CVE-2016-20090: Comodo Dragon Browser 52.15.25.663 Privilege Escalation via Unquoted Service Path

Published Jun 19, 2026
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Updated

Comodo Dragon Browser versions up to 52.15.25.663 contain a privilege escalation vulnerability in the DragonUpdater service due to an unquoted service path running with SYSTEM privileges. A local attacker can insert a malicious executable in the service path and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges upon service restart or system reboot.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Comodo Comodo Dragon Browser<=52.15.25.663

Event History

Jun 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-20090?

The severity of CVE-2016-20090 is rated high, with a score of 8.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-20090?

To fix CVE-2016-20090, update the Comodo Dragon Browser to a version beyond 52.15.25.663.

3

What is the risk associated with CVE-2016-20090?

CVE-2016-20090 has a risk rating of 73, indicating a significant potential for exploitation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-20090?

CVE-2016-20090 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to an unquoted service path.

5

Which service is affected by CVE-2016-20090?

The DragonUpdater service in Comodo Dragon Browser is affected by CVE-2016-20090.

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